Consolidated Waiver

The Pennsylvania Consolidated Waiver for individuals with mental retardation is designed to help persons with intellectual disabilities live more independently in their homes and communities and to provide a variety of services that promote community living. CareGivers America can provide these services through the traditional agency model. In Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties, CareGivers America is an approved Agency With Choice provider for the Consolidated Waiver.

Eligibility criteria:
• Be age three and older
• Have a diagnosis of mental retardation
• Require active treatment
• Be recommended for an intermediate care facility level of care based on a medical evaluation
• Determined eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
• $2,000 resource limit (does not apply to dependent children under age 21)
• Income limit 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate

Note: The list of eligibility criteria and services may change when waiver amendments or waiver renewals are approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Please, visit the Department of Public Welfare’s website for a current list of all services provided through this waiver.

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"CareGivers America is the reason my parents are able to stay at home. We use their caregivers and nurses weekly. Their care and compassion have brought my family such peace of mind. The CareGivers America workers are like family and we are so grateful for their services."